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This work alludes to the East Asian temple tradition of bells and wind flags, donated and hung by pilgrims, ringing in the wind and speaking the many wishes of intercession intended for those in need.

The Parade ground at Millbank experiences an unusual and unpredictable wind both in terms of intensity and direction and for showing this work it is a particularly useful ingredient. Within the randomness of the wind ringing the bells there can often emerge interesting patterns of both sound and movement.

The intention is that the work can be read in many different ways; from the macabre to the symphonic and the sad to elated, depending on the time, the conditions and the disposition of the viewer. Because the viewer can return to this effectively public space, each time there is the propensity for encountering a different work causing a new apprehension in the personal imagination, an opportunity to wish.

Untitled (wishes 1-4)

Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground Installation
Tate Britain
Millbank
London SW1P 4RG
1st-25th April 2010
Aaron McPeake

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a collage of the bell by Fausto Caceres:

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